Nitin Gadkari pledges quality, corruption-free implementation of projects

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said “there will be no compromise on the quality and proper design of infrastructure, as the government wants transparent, time-bound, corruption-free and result-oriented execution of projects.”

Speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of The Rs 436-crore elevated corridor-cum-grade separator connecting Indira Gandhi Square and Rajiv Gandhi Square, which will cover a distance of 3.88 km, Gadkari said the project will give a significant boost to the development of Puducherry.

The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is keen to ensure accelerated and broad-based infrastructure development across the country.

He said his ministry planned to spend Rs 25,000 crore on roads, bridges and other facilities in Puducherry.

Referring to a plea made earlier by Chief Minister N Rangasamy for flyovers between Natesan Nagar and Marapalam and between Ariyankuppam and Mullodai on the Puducherry-Cuddalore route, Gadkari approved the proposals and asked the regional government to submit detailed plans.

The estimated cost of the proposed extension will be 16.5 km 650 crores.

The Union Minister said that PM Modi aims to develop India as a super economic power and the third largest economy globally. He also highlighted the potential to harness coastal transportation in Puducherry.

Gadkari said the NDA government is adopting new technologies to protect the environment while developing infrastructure.

“If there is any flaw in the quality or design, we will fire the contractor and the officials concerned,” he said.

Apart from this, Gadkari laid the foundation of a A Rs 25.04 crore improvement project on the East Coast Road and Puducherry-Poondiankuppam (Tamil Nadu) section of NH 32 was inaugurated, involving an outlay of Rs 1.5 crore. 1,588 crores.

Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan said the infrastructure projects would help decongest traffic, reduce travel time, save fuel and improve road safety.

He thanked Gadkari and the Prime Minister for meeting the needs of Puducherry.

Chief Minister N Rangasamy said PM Modi is keen to make Puducherry the “best Union Territory”.

The projects for which the foundation stone was laid or inaugurated are part of the ongoing development initiatives of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Union Minister of State for Information and Parliamentary Affairs L Murugan, PWD Minister K Lakshminarayanan and Home Minister A Namassivayam were among those who spoke.

Chief Secretary Sharat Chauhan was also present.